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YR04 YGY

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,287 mi
Last recorded119,287 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 YGY
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 119,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2024 119,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertray fitted obscuring some components view

Fail 18 May 2024 119,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertray fitted obscuring some components view

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 118,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 114,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 114,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 111,954 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 111,954 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working LED unit? (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 106,714 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 92,191 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 85,053 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 80,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,078 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,868 miles

n/s/f tyre bead protector has a small cut in it

Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres outter edges cracking up !

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both n/s roadwheel & o/s/r tyres side wall damage

Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,310 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 26,310 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 545?

Based on 11,076 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,978
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 382
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225
Brake pipe excessively corroded 157
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 135
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YR04 YGY is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 84,839 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 545 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR04 YGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 545 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR04 YGY registered?

YR04 YGY is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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